LaDeau Manufacturing

Continuous hinges made to MS20257 specification. 72 stock is available in DFAR compliant 5052H34 Aluminum(-), anodized Aluminum (P) and 304 2B Annealed Stainless Steel (C). Aluminum hinges are fitted with Cadmium plated Stainless Steel MS20253 pins, and Stainless Steel hinges are fitted with passivated Stainless Steel MS20253 pins. Stock can be cut to length, and otherwise modified quickly to your request. Type X and Y half hinges can be made from Type H stock. Full MS20257 Specs. Example Part Numbers:MS20257-2-800 = Complete Aluminum hinge, no finish, 1.0625 in wide by 8.00 in long with Cad-plated Stainless Steel pin MS20257C5-7200 = Complete Stainless Steel hinge, no finish, 2.00 in wide by 72.00 in long with passivated Stainless Steel pin MS20257XP4-350 = Type X half hinge, Aluminum with anodize finish, 1.50 in wide by 3.50 in long; no pin

Continuous extruded Aluminum (2024 T3511) hinges made to MS20001 specification. 72 stock is available unfinished (-), anodized (P), and finished with chemical surface treatment (C). Stock can be cut to length, and otherwise modified quickly to your request. Type X and Y half hinges can be made from Type H stock. Full MS20001 Specs. Example Part Numbers:MS20001-4-1200 = Complete Aluminum hinge, no finish, 1.500 in wide by 12.00 in long with Cad-plated Stainless Steel pin MS20001PH2-3600 = Type H half hinge, anodized Aluminum, 1.062 in open width by 36.00 in long; no pin

As technology continues to shrink the footprint of tomorrows devices, LaDeau is prepared to efficiently manufacture miniature precision hinges and hardware. We supply extraordinarily small hinges for critical applications in the medical and electronics industries, among others. Our experience and approach allows us to produce our customers unique designs at small scale, while maintaining precision and accuracy. Our general capabilities include material thickness down to 0.008 (0.2mm), pin diameter as small as 0.020 (0.5mm), and holes of diameter as small as 0.050 (1.3mm). Please contact us regarding specifications beyond these. We are also proud to offer automated high-speed production of 0.25 (6.4mm) knuckle continuous designs. All manner of coatings and finishes, forming and other customizations are available for miniature applications.

A particularly unique custom hinge, solid barrel hinges use compression-loaded pins to enable the easy attachment and removal of panels and related components from many applications. Also called unhinges, these streamlined designs often have a single knuckle running the length of the hinge and are manufactured for their fast release and take apart action, without the need for tools. Further features, such as holes, tabs, etc. are additionally available to manufacture solid barrel hinges to your specific applications.

Ladeau Manufacturing specializes in fabricating aerospace hinges, an established niche product of our company for more than 70 years! Aerospace hinges are high precision and possess a very high strength-to-weight ratio. We manufacture each one to absolute and exacting standards. Many of our clients are aerospace professionals or distributors in this technical field. They come with thorough quality clauses and challenging demands. Additionally, our Mil-Spec hinges and pins, such as MS20257, MS20001, and MS20253 , become destined for aerospace endeavors.

Hinges, in many ways, make the world go round. Without them, everything from your refrigerator to a cellar door would operate very differently. Next to the wheel, hinges could be considered the 2nd-most-important invention for humanity. When it comes to the most demanding types of hinges, industrial hinges play a crucial role in a myriad of settings where extreme strength and reliability are a top priority. What are Industrial Hinges? Hinges are categorized by a targeted attribute or distinguishing or prominent feature. The term industrial hinge is an umbrella term that refers to any hinge that is used, specifically, for industrial purposes. This would include a wide range of applications such as: Aerospace industryMedicalMarineAgricultureMilitary, and moreThe physical configuration of industrial hinges vary. Sub-headings of hinges under the umbrella term industrial can include: As indicated, industrial hinges cater to large industries; and because of this, they are intended as non-consumer products. To clarify this, hinges you might purchase at a hardware store to hang a door in your home would not qualify as industrial. On the other hand, hinges that are used to secure body panels to a military vehicle, or strap hinges used to secure tall, heavy doors of a semi-truck would, indeed, meet the requirements of being labeled as industrial. By far, the most important consideration for any industrial hinge would be its function and the amount of strength required to fully meet that function. When you see the term industrial, you can be certain the extreme durability of the hinge is of prime importance. In other words, the hinge will easily withstand not only continual use but, even, abuse. At Ladeau Manufacturing, almost 100% of our fabricated hinges fall under the category of industrial. Applications of Industrial Hinges As mentioned, industrial hinges meet critical application demands where optimized strength, stability and endurance must be of the highest caliber. A few specific uses of industrial hinges would include the following: